Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site You probably are aware that Ford’s Theatre in Washington D.C. is the place where President Lincoln was assassinated on April… Continue reading “Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site”…
National Historic Landmarks Since the 1930’s the United States government has recognized the historical significance of over 2,500 places by designating them to… Continue reading “National Historic Landmarks”…
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site When in St. Louis visiting America’s most recent, and smallest, National Park (Gateway Arch National Park), you should stop by… Continue reading “Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site”…
Christiansted National Historic Site, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands Traveling to national park units not only helps you to learn about and experience your world, you also make lasting… Continue reading “Christiansted National Historic Site, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands”…
Fort Larned, Kansas Today if you were trying to go from Independence, Missouri. to Santa Fe, New Mexico, you would likely travel on… Continue reading “Fort Larned, Kansas”…
Fort Point National Historic Site Nestled under the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco, Fort Point reminds us of another age, when cannons protected the… Continue reading “Fort Point National Historic Site”…
John Muir National Historic Site John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, California, is not a large national park unit, but an important one for… Continue reading “John Muir National Historic Site”…
Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site in Danville, California, is a tribute to the first American playwright to be granted a… Continue reading “Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site”…
Independence: Foundation of America Independence Day July 4, 1776 marks the date in history when the 13 colonies issued the Declaration of Independence, severing… Continue reading “Independence: Foundation of America”…
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site: Not really a Fort Not knowing any history about the place before we visited Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site in Colorado, we were… Continue reading “Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site: Not really a Fort”…